DemoLinux - Oldest Live Desktop!
DemoLinux allows you to run Linux without installation, disk partitioning and other hassles that usually prevent people from giving Linux a try. This is made possible by a set of technological features in the Linux kernel, and by means of some other free software (notably by S.u.S.E. and RedHat).
DemoLinux was published in year 1999 and the last update was in 2002!
Motivation
We wanted to make it possible to everybody to look at what Linux can offer, and to make it possible for software publishers wanting to show their Linux-based software to distribute a no hassle hands-off demo CD.
But this kind of CD makes also a wonderful Linux-to-go solution: you might carry your favorite desktop configuration in your pocket, sit in front of a non-Linux box, boot from the CD and be in front of your preferred environment in minutes.
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Hardware Requirements!
To try out DemoLinux, you need a PC equipped with a CD-ROM and at least 32 Mb of RAM for simple graphics interfaces, 64 for advanced graphics interfaces, 128 to use StarOffice! (can you handle it?)
This is enough to get a running Linux system, with graphics, preconfidured desktop and login mask.
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For more detailed informations on what the CD contains and how to use it, click HERE.
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You can download latest version from http://www.demolinux.org/DOWNLOAD
The latest version is 3.01 - Download it now! (Size: 650 MB)
MiniCD is (as the name suggests) a live MiniCD Linux distribution designed to run off 185 MB CDs. It features automatic hardware detection, a full desktop (KDE) and is based on Mandrake Linux (Mandrive).
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DownloadIn THIS PAGE you can download latest release.Download version: 1.0-rc3 (2003-03-16)http://download.berlios.de/minicd/minicd-1.0-rc3.i586.isohttp://download2.berlios.de/minicd/minicd-1.0-rc3.i586.iso
BEERnix is a Linux distribution. It is a dirivitive of Knoppix. It runs straight off of a CD, but is also installable to a harddrive. IT IS CURRENTLY BETA, meaning it isn't perfect in anyway. There are thing i still wish to remove and add, and all sorts of other fun stuff.
Features of BEERnix- Runs off of a CD!- Only about 400MB download!- Unlike other mini-spawns of KNOPPIX, this has a full fledged Linux Kernel and XFree86 Enviroment!- Fluxbox as a window manager for speed on the slowest computers!- Abiword for word procesing (can read and write many formats including MS Word!)- XMMS for all of your audio needs!- Mplayer, with tons of codecs installed for maximum video!- Mozilla-Firebird and Thunderbird, for fast web browsing and e-mail!- Nmap-frontend, eathereal, ettercap and various other netowrk/auditing tools!- a full development enviroment!(gcc, g++ perl, python, etc)
BEERnix Shourtcuts- alt+F1 (F2, F3, F4) = switch to workspace # 1 (2,3,4)- alt+x = start a terminal- control+r = open run dialog for single commands- Right click on the Desktop for a menu.
DownloadReleased ISO's will be available at the BEERnix Project.
Note: When I visited the project page to download Beernix, I saw NO releases! Do you know where to download it? (I think this projects is discontinued.)
MoviX - Multimidia Mini-distro
The MoviX project develops multimedia playback-oriented GNU/Linux distributions.
MoviX is a light media distribution that supports streaming, TV cards, slideshows, internet radio, infrared controllers and others. MoviX can boot from CDs, HDDs, USB Flash Drives, CompactFlash cards and network. MoviX2 is a spin-off project that features X alongside the usual MoviX configuration.
eMoviX is a tiny GNU/Linux distribution that plays video files when booted, based on MPlayer. It is utilised byMoviXMaker-2 and K3b.
MoviX distributions are very compact. In fact, smaller than Damn Small Linux.
Homepage
Tutorials
Articles about MoviX
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Download are available HERE. (latest version is 0.8.3) - movix-0.8.3-iso.zip (Size: 29 MB
StreamBOX - LiveCD
StreamBOX-LiveCD is a selfmade, KNOPPIX based Boot-CD, which is specially designed to stream MP3. Also there are some programs to stream in the OGG-Vorbis-Format. If you ask, why I reinvented the wheel, because you know of the very nice dyne:bolic project, please read Dyne:bolic page.
Concrete the following programs should help to get the streaming working:
- Dstream (selfmade, Dialog based script to stream with Freestream)
- Tstream (selfmade, like Dstream, but with dump to the harddrive)
- OGGstream (building the configfiles for darkice or ices...)
- Freestream
- Icecast Server I + II
- Darkice
- Ices2
- xmms-crossfade
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Related Links
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The CD-ISO can now be downloaded at sourceforge.net:
- streambox-v1.3.10.iso
SkoleLinux
Skolelinux/Debian Edu is a complete and free “out of the box” software solution for schools that reduces costs, prolongs the lifetime of hardware and covers almost every aspect of the schools’ IT needs.
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This is the latest version of the SkoleLinux operating system for schools. Skolelinux is a complete software solution tailored to the needs of schools and other educational institutions. It provides a complete system, from the central server running all the services the school needs, to the desktop software students use in class.
Skolelinux (aka Debian Edu) is based on the latest Debian Lenny release from January 30th, 2010.
DVD image - 4.4 GiB ISO format - 1 DVD disk image for i386 and amd64.
CD image - 650 MiB ISO format - 1 CD disk image for i386, amd64 and power PC.
Source code - 5.5 GiB ISO format - 1 dual layer DVD image with the source code.
More download options and extra information
xPUD - Just Browse The Web!
xPUD is an unique Linux distribution, consisting mainly of a web browser and a media player, with a simple user interface on top. It can turn your computer into a kiosk-like station by leveraging web technologies, making surfing and watching movies as easy as pie.
It's fast, on average booting within 10 seconds (demo on YouTube), and it's small, too. Core image is weighing in at under 35 MB, yet it still remains binary compatible with most major Linux distributions like Ubuntu or Fedora. So xPUD can not only be a great platform to deliver Web Apps, but it's also suitable for use on Netbooks or All-in-one PCs.
Requirements:
256MB RAM and 64MB free disk required.
Download (Latest Release: Version 0.9.2)
Download ISO image: xpud-0.9.2.iso (64MB)
Creating LiveCD
This is a bootable CD image. To boot from it you will need to:
- Download the image above
- Burn it using a CD-R or CD-RW drive
- Set CDROM to first boot device in BIOS
- Running in Virtual Machine
You can also run xPUD with virtual machine like VirtualBox, VMware and QEMU. Note that network device should set to pcne
Mirror Sites
http://soldat.gr/xpud/
http://ftp.ubuntu-tw.org/mirror/download.xpud.org/
ftp://ftp.dorm.ccu.edu.tw/pub/Linux/xPUD/
http://mesrss.free.fr/
Creating LiveUSB
- Download LiveUSB creator for Windows or Linux
- Insert your USB drive into computer, then double click it to execute
- After done, rename isolinux.cfg to override syslinux.cfg on your drive
Install xPUD on Windows XP/Vista/7
Download installer for Windows: xpud-0.9.2.exe (64MB)
NOTE: Still in testing, use at your own risk!
xPUD will be installed under C:\xpud and dual boot with Windows.
Install xPUD on Linux
Download image for Linux: xpud-0.9.2-image (45MB)
We don't have installer for Linux yet, but you can do it manually by configure your boot loader. For example, if you're using GRUB on first partition:
title xPUD 0.9.2
root (hd0,0)
kernel /xpud-0.9.2-image noisapnp quiet lang=en screen=1024x786
You can also boot the ISO image by using Grub2:
menuentry "xPUD 0.9.2" {
loopback loop (hd0,0)/xpud-0.9.2.iso
linux(loop)/boot/xpud isofrom=/xpud-0.9.2.iso noisapnp quiet
initrd (loop)/opt/media
}
Toorox - Linux Live System
Toorox is a Linux Live-DVD based on Gentoo that starts as a bootable media using KNOPPIX technology.
While the system is booting, all necessary drivers will be included automatically (lshwd). Toorox is only using the memory and an existing swap partition at runtime, so your hard disks won't be touched by default.
Minimum equipment
i686 CPU (Pentium II and faster) + 512MB RAM + DVD
Optimum equipment
Multi-Core CPU + 1GB RAM + DVD
Some examples to use it:
- Backup data
- Secure internet browsing
- Look and feel for Linux rookies
- Hard disk installation
- Making a Live USB-Pendrive (Add Toorox to your bunch of keys)
09.2010 "GNOME Desktop"
Content:
Kernel 2.6.34-gentoo-r3
GNOME 2.30.2
Xorg-Server 1.8.2
OpenOffice 3.2.1
Gxine 0.5.905
IceCat 3.6.8
Thunderbird 3.1.1
Brasero 2.30.3
Gimp 2.6.10
Wine 1.3.1
Exaile 0.3.2.0
Audacious 2.4
Ardour 2.8.7
Kino 1.3.3
Cinelerra 20100320 and more ...
09.2010 "KDE Desktop"
Content:
Kernel 2.6.34-gentoo-r3
KDE 4.5.1
Xorg-Server 1.8.2
OpenOffice 3.2.1
VLC 1.1.4
IceCat 3.6.9
Thunderbird 3.1.1
K3b 2.0.1
Gimp 2.6.10
Wine 1.3.3
Amarok 2.3.1.90
Audacious 2.4
Ardour 2.8.7
Kino 1.3.3
Cinelerra 20100320 and more...
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FAQ
I got the iso image - and now?
Start your preferred burning application and put an empty disc into your dvd-writer. Now search and start the option "Burn iso image to disc" and choose the Toorox .iso file. Start the burning process and if it is finished restart your computer. If booting from dvd fails and you dont see the menu on your display, you have to change the boot options by opening the BIOS and search for the "1st Boot" and "2nd Boot" entry. 1st Boot should be "cdrom" or "cdrom,a,c".
I see only a blank screen while booting!?
Press the TAB key in the start menu and then move the cursor to "vga=791". Change it to "vga=normal" then hit return and press the "b" key.
How can I activate the sound?
Click the small speaker symbol and the "Mixer" button. Uncheck the Front and PCM mute options and raise the speaker volume to your needs. You should always activate your soundcard by clicking on Systemconfig -> Soundcard. A small application starts and you have to choose your Soundchip.
How can I see the content of my harddisks?
All partitions are shown on the desktop in the box "fixed Devices". When you click on a device it will be opened via the filemanager.
How can I connect to the internet?
While the system is booting, it should detect your networkcard and loads the necessary driver automatically. You can change the network configuration by clicking on the network symbol in the panel. Here you can setup any type of connections: Cablebound, Wireless, Mobile Broadband, VPN and DSL Dialup.
Live System - root password? user password?
rootpw:root
userpw:user
Download
Download links with details available HERE. (Size: ~1.9 GB)
Pinguy OS
Pinguy OS an out-of-the-box working operating system for everyone, not just geek.
This OS is for people that have never used Linux before or for people that just want an out-of-the-box working OSwithout doing all the tweaks and enhancements that everyone seems to do when installing a fresh copy of Ubuntu or other Linux based Distro's.
What Is Pinguy OS?
Ubuntu is a great OS and undoubtedly the most popular and easiest Linux based Distro to use but even with its default setup and chosen programs it's still lacking functionality and ease of use for most new users. So what I decided to do was build a Distro that looks good, could do everything most user would ever want to do and that was very simple to use.
I started out by listening to what my friends and family wanted to use their PC for and found the most user friendly programs for the task they wanted to do. After a while I got a good idea what most people use their PC for and what programs where the easiest to use. Like using Shotwell for easily uploading images to Facebook, gtkpod for putting music, photos and video on a ipod/iphone and mvPod for converting the video to a iPod friendly format.
So all the programs in Pinguy OS have been chosen because of their ease of use and functionality, I also changed every file type to open with the right program, like for some reason by default .iso are opened with Archive Manager so I changed that to Brasero Disc Burner.
Pinguy OS is an optimise build of Ubuntu 10.10 Minimal CD with added repositories, tweaks and enhancements that can run as a Live DVD or be installed. It has all the added packages needed for video, music and web content e.g. flash and java, plus a few fixes as well. Like fixing the wireless problems, gwibber’s Facebook problem and flash videos in full-screen.
Everything is set-up for samba, all you need to do is right click a folder you want to share and add a password in samba using system-config-samba.
It also has a UPnP/DLNA server (pms-linux) so you can share your music, video’s etc. With a PS3, XBOX 360, Smart Phones or any other UPnP/DLNA media reader. More Information...
Homepage
Forum
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Pinguy OS (32-Bit) Download 10.10.1 i686 1.3 GB
Pinguy OS (64-Bit) Download 10.10.1 x86-64 1.4 GB
Pinguy OS (32-Bit) Torrent 10.10.1 i686 1.3 GB
Pinguy OS (64-Bit) Torrent 10.10.1 x86-64 1.4 GB
Extra
Magical Pinguyn Tux
Distro Hoppin`: Pinguy OS [Review]
Pinguy OS (Remastered Ubuntu) - Ubuntu After A Week Of Customizations [Review]
http://desktoplinuxreviews.com/2010/09/27/pinguy-os-10-04-1-2
Parsix GNU/Linux
Parsix GNU/Linux is a live and installation DVD based on Debian. Our goal is to provide a ready to use, easy to install, desktop and laptop optimized operating system based on Debian's testing branch and the latest stable release of GNOME desktop environment. Also it is possible to install extra software packages from our APT repositories.
What You Get?
Rock solid stability of Debian mixed with desktop performance optimized kernels for 32 and 64 bit systems bring you a wonderful system experience.
Timely releases every six months. We have two annual major releases and two to four minor releases. We support in place and smooth upgrades from older versions to the newer ones via the package manager system or DVD media.
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Security and bug fix updates around the corner. We follow Debian Security Advisories closely and provide you security updated packages on all of our software repositories as fast as we can. We have a dedicated security software repository. For more information and recent advisories, click here.
We have four software repositories enabled by default. Official repositories contain packages maintained by our project and built on our build servers. Continent repository is a snapshot of Debian testing branch. Wonderland repository which contains multimedia related software packages, is a snapshot of Debian Multimedia repositories. Security repository contains security updates maintained by project.
Community support. You can use our community user forums and mailing lists to get support if you have any issues or questions. Project developers are also active forum members and can help you resolve your issues more quickly.
If you are interested to find out what are the default packages and version numbers shipped with Parsix GNU/Linux DVD, click here to see the details.
Homepage
Installation Guide
User's Guide
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Current Stable Version: 3.6r2
32 bit edition (DVD ISO, 879MB)
64 bit edition (DVD ISO, 888MB)
